What is Access Jay?
Who is behind Access Jay?
How to learn more & get involved
Access Jay: Your All-In-One Solution for Accessibility
Access Jay is revolutionizing the way disabled and neurodivergent individuals navigate the world by providing an all-in-one solution for accessibility. At Access Jay, we believe in a holistic and community-driven approach, with a unique platform that combines a comprehensive and current accessibility directory, personalized concierge services, and expert consulting for businesses.
Our mission is to create a more inclusive and accessible society for all 50 million Americans with chronic pain, whether they need mobility aids like wheelchairs or not.
Discover Accessible Businesses Near You
Our user-friendly platform and mobile app, currently in development, will allow you to easily search for and discover businesses that meet your specific accessibility needs.
With detailed accessibility ratings based on thorough audits conducted by our trained volunteers and user reviews, you can trust that the information you find on Access Jay is accurate and reliable.
Thanks to their firsthand experiences with disabilities, Access Jay’s volunteer corps brings a unique perspective and level of empathy to the accessibility auditing process and concierge services.
Empowering Businesses to Embrace Accessibility
Access Jay is not just a directory, but a partner for businesses looking to improve their accessibility and inclusivity to the 1 in 7 Americans with chronic pain.
Our expert consultants provide detailed accessibility audits, comprehensive reports, and tailored recommendations to help businesses identify and address areas for improvement. But we don’t just provide information! To ensure a welcoming environment for all customers or patrons, we work closely with each client to create lasting, systemic change through detailed data analysis, reports, and recommendations. Another crucial element is training. Access Jay will educate your employees on how best to serve the disabled and neurodivergent elements of your potential customer pool.
Personalized Accessibility Concierge Services
Need extra support? At the end of the day, nobody will know what you need better than someone who has been through the same thing! Our team of dedicated Access Jay volunteers, including individuals with disabilities and allies, are here to provide you with personalized guidance, assistance, and support as you navigate businesses and services. This subsequently creates an income source for people with disabilities and those who care for them, finally allowing them to share their valuable know-how. Above all, it encourages connections within the disabled community. Whether you need help in a new city or exploring your own, our concierge service is just a click away. Access Jay Conceirges can help with a wide variety of things, including:
- Travel logistics
- Equipment Rental / Management
- Advice or advance audit on the accessibility of an area
- Suggestions for which activites or restaurants to try next
- Transportation
- Medical Appointment help
- Safe driver home: for example, after injections or post-other outpatient procedure
- Second set of ears and someone to take notes at an appointment while you pay attention
- Post-surgery support: if you need help afterwards
- And so much more!
Join the Access Jay community today, then experience the difference of a world where accessibility is the norm, not the exception. Together, we can build a more inclusive future for all.
Who is behind Access Jay?
Janet Jay, CEO
Meet Janet Jay, the visionary founder and CEO of Access Jay, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing accessibility for disabled individuals. Drawing from her own experiences living with chronic pain, invisible illnesses, and mental health challenges, Janet has channeled her passion into building a comprehensive solution that empowers both individuals and businesses.
Janet founded Access Jay to provide a holistic solution that addresses the key challenges faced by the disability community. As a person who has navigated the world of disability since she was 14 despite “looking normal,” Janet deeply understands the challenges faced by those with accessibility needs not addressed by the ADA (Americans with Disabiltiies Act). Despite her pain and lack of answers she refused to let her disabilities define her, becoming an internationally published journalist, editor and photographer. She currently writes and edits the national INvisible Project magazine for the U.S. Pain Foundation and also has her own website about life with chronic pain and mental health challenges.
The Access Jay Team
Access Jay has assembled a dedicated team of accessibility experts, consultants, and volunteers now working towards Janet’s vision of a world where accessibility is the norm. Through innovative technology, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to empowering the disability community, Access Jay is poised to make a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals. Working together, we can set a new standard for inclusion and empowerment.
Want to learn more or get involved?
Interested in learning how Access Jay can help your company or nonprofit? Want to get involved as a disability concierge or auditor? Then leave your info below and let’s talk!